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Researchers at the University of Waterloo found that measuring the stress hormone cortisol in hair samples can reveal long-term stress patterns—especially in children living with chronic illnesses like asthma or diabetes. Read More.

NYU Langone audiologist Dr. William Shapiro describes five early signs of hearing loss. Learn why routine testing matters and how today’s hearing aids can help. Read More.

Positive results were published Oct. 20, 2025, in the journal Med regarding the first human clinical trial to evaluate the potential benefits of “enteral ventilation.” Read More.

About 60,000 children have avoided developing peanut allergies after 2015 guidance upended medical practice by recommending introducing the allergen to infants starting as early as 4 months, a new study finds. Read More.

Caffeine decreases oxidative stress, which can help prevent this deadly neurological disease that is growing increasingly common Read More.

Throughout life, our cells are constantly exposed to environmental and internal factors that can damage DNA. While such DNA damage is known to contribute to both aging and cancer, the precise connection—particularly how damaged stem cells shape long-term tissue health—has remained elusive. Read More.

Consistent research links apple consumption with better cardiovascular outcomes. Pectin binds to cholesterol and helps the body eliminate it, while quercetin supports flexible arteries and balanced blood pressure. Read More.

How fast we lose teeth in old age has been linked to a person's risk of dying in a comprehensive new study, emphasizing the importance of good oral health, and suggesting tooth loss could be a key indicator of other serious health problems. Read More.

In a Stanford Medicine-led clinical trial of a wireless retinal prosthesis, people with advanced macular degeneration regained enough vision to read books and subway signs. Read More.

Some people are taping their mouths shut to improve sleep, but doctors advise against this practice. Read More.

A study found women significantly reduced their risk of early death by clocking up this number of steps in a day Read More.

Like multitudes of middle-class American suburbanites have in recent months, Kim Holderness looked out her window in Raleigh, North Carolina, earlier this year and chuckled at what she saw: “Just a parade of middle-aged men and women wearing weighted vests walking by. Almost like an army,” Holderness, 49, remembers. “I was like, ‘Holy s---. It’s not just me.’” Unlike all those multitudes, she promptly sat down with her husband, Penn Holderness, and got to work writing and choreographing a song a Read More.

The findings come from the first set of evidence-based dietary guidelines specifically designed for adults with chronic constipation. These guidelines highlight several dietary and supplement options that could make a real difference in managing the condition. Read More.

Half of adults report chronic sleep difficulties—an issue that costs the U.S. $411 billion each year in lost productivity, healthcare, and accidents. Quality sleep isn't just a luxury; it's a cornerstone of physical health, mental well-being, and economic stability. Read More.

Researchers measured acetylcholine production in participants' brains at the beginning and end of the 10-week trial. Read More.